If your Maytag dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Long Branch, with those that mention Maytag first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maytag. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Maytag directly.
Maytag Dryer Repair Near Long Branch
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Long Branch. 1 of them are based in Long Branch itself, and the rest are spread across Brick Township (5), Middletown Township (4), and Ocean Township (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. None of the repair companies near Long Branch name Maytag in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Long Branch, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Long Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.0, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 29 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Long Branch are Anthony Mechanical HVAC & Appliance LLC (14.3 miles away, based in Brick Township, 5.0 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (13.6 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eatontown TV & Appliance (3.5 miles away, based in Eatontown, 4.6 stars from 304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Neptune City (6.8 miles away, based in Neptune City, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Maytag Dryers Are Built
Maytag says many dryers work best with a total equivalent vent length under 35 feet of rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, with each 90-degree elbow adding resistance. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Maytag Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer not heating. Run an empty heated timed cycle to confirm, rule out Air Only, then check both breakers and the 240-volt supply on electric models or the open gas valve on gas models. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
- Dryer won't start. Hold Start for two to five seconds, make sure the door is latched and Controls Locked is off, and check the breakers or fuses. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer Not Starting or No Operation
Maytag Dryer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| AF / F4E3 | Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or a blocked, crushed or overly bent vent. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| F# E# (alternating) | The control has detected a fault; Maytag suggests cutting power at the breaker for one minute and retrying a timed cycle before calling for service. Source: Maytag Product Help - F# Error Code on Dryer |
Wi-Fi-connected Maytag dryers can send notifications and help troubleshoot issues through the Maytag app, which may require a connected subscription. Source: Maytag - Dryers
Maytag Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Long Branch
Keeping a Maytag Dryer Running
- Clean the outdoor venting every one to two years, or sooner if drying slows, and keep the exterior hood flap free of lint, debris and nests. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Fill the drum about one-half to three-quarters full and dry similar fabrics together. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Maytag Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Maytag Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Maytag dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Long Branch
Most dryer calls in Long Branch come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Long Branch
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Long Branch, NJ
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Write down any error code your Maytag dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Long Branch technician bring the right parts.